Clean up operation underway in Rotherham after violent disorder

Some Police officers were injured there yesterday

Rotherham hotel
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 5th Aug 2024
Last updated 5th Aug 2024

A clean up operation is getting underway this morning after violent disorder in Rotherham.

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Around 700 people descended on the Manvers area with protestors throwing objects, breaking hotel windows and starting fires.

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South Yorkshire Police say that at least 10 officers were injured yesterday - we are set to hear more from the force later on this morning.

The violence in Rotherham's been described as 'utterly appalling' by the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.

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The Prime Minster is set to chair a Cobra emergency meeting today about unrest across the country.

More to follow...